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Understanding Globalization

By: Tony Schirato, Jenn Webb

Paperback | 7 April 2003

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Globalization is probably the most significant and debated term in the contemporary world: struggles over what it means are played out in a variety of ways and sites, from academia and the media to the streets of Seattle, Melbourne and Genoa. And while most analysts accept the importance of the changes (technological, economic, cultural, political) associated with the term 'globalisation', very few agree as to what these changes mean, or, if taken together, they add to something that really exists for 'everyone', either as access to technology, a world view, or simply a name and set of discourses that 'does things'. Understanding Globalization reviews, historicizes and contextualizes contemporary discussions and debates about globalization, providing an introduction to the discourses, texts, practices, technologies, an politics that have been grouped together under that term, and theorizing its effects in a lively and accessible style.

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"Understanding Globalization focuses on the role of globalization in transforming capitalism, state government, the media, and cultural identity. The different perspectives presented on globalization are the greatest strength of this book. The authors maintain that these range from economic to human movement to the effects of power relations. It is an excellent starting point for reading and research on globalization." -- James Saku, Frostburg State University

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Published: 18th March 2003

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